iant333 Posted March 13, 2017 Share #1 Posted March 13, 2017 Hello, just want to thank everyone for the wealth of knowledge here. I just decided to give modeling a try since I don't have much work in the winter time, it seems to be a good, productive way to spend my copious free time. I started my first build a couple weeks ago, the Corel Sirene, and reading here has been very helpful. So far I'm almost finished with the hull, I made a few mistakes but nothing the second layer of planking and some wood filler won't fix . I'm learning a ton and I'm sure next time will go much more smoothly. I also bought the model shipways Dapper Tom but when I got the box, the Sirene looked more interesting so I started with the harder one , I'll have that one to tackle next. geoff, EJ_L, Fright and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anja Posted March 13, 2017 Share #2 Posted March 13, 2017 Hello Ian and welcome aboard, I hope you will join us by contributing your Sirene buildlog here. This is a great place to learn and share tips and techniques. If needed, you'll find plenty of help, advise and encouragement from everyone. I wish you smooth sailing with our gallant crew. Regards, Anja EJ_L, mtaylor and geoff 3 Quote Those we loved but lost are no longer where they were, but are always where we are. In the gallery: Albatros 1840 - Constructo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack12477 Posted March 13, 2017 Share #3 Posted March 13, 2017 Hello Ian and welcome to MSW. What part of "Upstate NY" are you in? I'm in the Hudson Valley. CaptainSteve, geoff, Anja and 2 others 5 Quote Jack "No one is as smart as all of us" - Is ón cheann a thagann an cheird The craft comes from the head --------------------------------------------- Current build: US Constellation Non-ship builds: USCG UH-65A Dolphin M16 Multi-gun motor carriage diorama M4A3 Sherman Tanks dioramas 1936-1939 Mercedes Benz 540K 1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II JSDF Light Armor Vehicle Figures: The Last Bridge: Raider Reaper Edge of Universe: Ianis The Last Bridge: Vadim with cart Completed build log(s): 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne, Willie L Bennett 1888 50 ft Gaff-rigged Ice Yacht Scratch Build The Sullivans (DD 537) Liberty Ship SS John W Brown USS England (DE 635), Artesania Latina Titanic Lifeboat Gallery: Swift , Armed Virginia Sloop, Santisima Trinidad Captain's Launch , 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne Other: Rhinebeck Aerodrome Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted March 13, 2017 Share #4 Posted March 13, 2017 Hello Ian, geoff and EJ_L 2 Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iant333 Posted March 13, 2017 Author Share #5 Posted March 13, 2017 Just now, Jack12477 said: Hello Ian and welcome to MSW. What part of "Upstate NY" are you in? I'm in the Hudson Valley. I live a little bit outside of Albany so I guess that's the Hudson Valley too. And I'll start a build log soon, I'm gonna wait until I finish the second layer of planking so my photos don't look too embarrassing haha. The first layer I glued them on wet to facilitate bending but then they all shrunk when they dried and there are little gaps between every plank. EJ_L, mtaylor and geoff 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted March 13, 2017 Share #6 Posted March 13, 2017 Hello Ian, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. John mtaylor, EJ_L and geoff 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fright Posted March 15, 2017 Share #7 Posted March 15, 2017 Welcome to MSW! Looking forward to seeing your photos! EJ_L, mtaylor and geoff 3 Quote Robert O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffT Posted March 18, 2017 Share #8 Posted March 18, 2017 Welcome to MSW Ian geoff, mtaylor and EJ_L 3 Quote Jeff In progress: Medway Longboat 1742 - Syren Ship Model Company -1/2" scale USS Constitution - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76 HMS Granado - CAF Model - 1:48 HMS Sphinx - Vanguard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff Posted March 18, 2017 Share #9 Posted March 18, 2017 Welcome to MSW Ian. All the best, Geoff mtaylor and EJ_L 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJ_L Posted March 19, 2017 Share #10 Posted March 19, 2017 Welcome to MSW Ian! Great to have you with us! I look forward to seeing your Sirene and don't worry about posting pictures of something that looks bad, we all have those of our builds. Part of the great thing about this community is that we are here to help each other and encourage learning and the continual growth of this hobby. We don't put down and insult work no matter the quality, instead we try to help improve by sharing techniques and tricks to help make things better. I look forward to seeing your build! mtaylor and Anja 2 Quote "A Smooth Sea NEVER made a Skilled Sailor" - John George Hermanson -E.J. Current Builds - Royal Louis - Mamoli Royal Caroline - Panart Completed - Wood - Le Soleil Royal - Sergal - Build Log & Gallery La Couronne - Corel - Build Log & Gallery Rattlesnake - Model Shipways, HMS Bounty - Constructo Plastic - USS Constitution - Revel (twice), Cutty Sark. Unfinished - Plastic - HMS Victory - Heller, Sea Witch. Member : Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted March 24, 2017 Share #11 Posted March 24, 2017 Hey howya goin mate welcome. mtaylor 1 Quote I'm probably not going to live long enough to build all these but I'm BLOODY going to try HAHAHA. Future Builds: The Schooner Bluenose, scale 1:48, POF Scratch Build (Gene Bodnar practicum - Plans from modelshipbuilder.com) HMS Victory, scale 1:64 or 1:48, POF Scratch Build (John McKay's plans) Current Builds: 42ft Longboat Armed for War 1834, scale 1:36 POF Scratch Build (Plans from A.N.C.R.E.) Galley Washington 1776, scale 1:48, POF Scratch Build (NRG's Plans) Ragusian Carrack, scale 1:59, POB kit (MarisStella) King of the Mississippi, scale 1:80, POB Kit (Artesania Latina) HMS Snake 1797, 18 Gun Sloop of War, scale 1:64, POB Kit (Jotika/CalderCraft) Current Build: Stage Coach 1848, scale 1:10, Kit (Artesania Latina) Shhh don't tell the Admins I'm building this I'll hide it here ^under this line^ so they don't see it HAHAHA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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